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Incoming storms expected to put an end to France’s latest heatwave

By Monday, there will be thunderstorms in around three quarters of the country

Weather warnings in 11 departments as France’s stormy spell continues

Central and eastern areas of the country on heightened alert for thunderstorms

More storm warnings in southwest France, heatwave alert in southeast

Météo-France warns it may upgrade 'yellow' weather alerts in other areas of France as active storm system spreads across country

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Storm alert for 28 departments in western France

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail expected early this afternoon in Brittany and Normandy and more storms later this evening in the southwest

Normandy storm havoc strands trains and cuts power

Storms and strong winds have caused havoc in Normandy as 1,500 train passengers were left stranded overnight and 700 homes are without power today, due to fallen trees, strong winds, and flash flooding.

48 French departments placed on orange storm alert

Météo France has placed 48 departments in the centre and west of the country on “orange alert” for storms, from today afternoon onwards.

UPDATE: Météo France extends orange storm warnings

National forecaster puts another 28 departments on its second highest alert level and says storms could cause 'significant damage locally'

Storm warnings in western France

Météo-France warns of more weather alerts throughout Monday

Violent storm warning in north-east

UPDATE Orange alert extended to eight departments which face hailstones and winds up to 100kph

Young storm chaser beats Météo-France

A 20-year-old from the Var has turned his passion for storm-chasing into a career by setting up a weather forecasting service which can help vineyards and communes avert disaster from floods, hail and lightning.

Thunder

Incoming storms expected to put an end to France’s latest heatwave

Weather warnings in 11 departments as France’s stormy spell continues

More storm warnings in southwest France, heatwave alert in southeast

Storm alert for 28 departments in western France

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